How much does a Surgeon make in Mississippi?

BLS puts the average Surgeon pay in Mississippi at $349,910 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Mississippi, after federal taxes, FICA, and Mississippi state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $233,181 annually ($19,432/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Surgeon in Mississippi?

On a $349,910 salary in Mississippi, your take-home pay is approximately $233,181/year or $19,432/month. Federal tax: $85,603. State tax: $13,264. FICA: $17,862.

Is $349,910 a good Surgeon salary?

$349,910 is the BLS average Surgeon pay in Mississippi, 6% below the US average of $373,930 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Mississippi earn between $107,750 and $590,310.

How do Mississippi taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Mississippi levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $349,910 is $13,264. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 33.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

In Mississippi, the top 10% earn over $679,370 and the bottom 10% under $94,580 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon in Mississippi reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Surgeon Salary in Mississippi (2026)

Average Surgeon pay in Mississippi

$349,910/year

≈ $168/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $107,750–$590,310

US average: $373,930

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Surgeons, All Other

After tax (single filer)

$233,181/year

$19,432/month · effective tax rate 33.36%

Federal $85,603
State $13,264
FICA $17,862
Take-home

Pay by role in Mississippi

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon$595,000–$1,125,000+ TC
Senior Neurosurgeon$625,000–$1,235,000+ TC
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon$525,000–$925,000+ TC
Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon$425,000–$785,000+ TC
Senior Vascular Surgeon$425,000–$685,000+ TC
Senior Transplant Surgeon$465,000–$845,000+ TC

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$233,181
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$19,432
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$8,968
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$112/hr
Federal Tax	$85,603
State Tax	$13,264
FICA Taxes	$17,862
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	33.36%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Mississippi's surgeon market is anchored by UMMC Jackson surgical specialties (CT + orthopedic + neurosurgery + plastic + vascular + transplant surgery at the only MS academic medical center + UMC Trauma Center I + the only MS Children's of Mississippi pediatric trauma), Memorial Hospital at Gulfport (the largest MS Coast surgical services), North Mississippi Health Services Tupelo (the largest MS health system by some employee measures + substantial cardiothoracic + orthopedic + bariatric surgery), Singing River Health System Pascagoula + Ocean Springs (East MS Coast surgical referral + Ingalls Pascagoula occupational health), Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg, Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Jackson, plus the substantial MS surgical referral patterns to Memphis + Mobile + Birmingham + NOLA tertiary centers for advanced subspecialty care UMMC does not provide.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$595,000–$1,125,000+ TC

CT surgery at UMMC + Memorial Gulfport + North MS Health + Singing River + Mississippi Baptist

Senior Neurosurgeon

$625,000–$1,235,000+ TC

Neuro at UMMC + Memorial Gulfport + North MS Health + Singing River · MS substantial referrals to Memphis + Mobile

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$525,000–$925,000+ TC

Ortho at UMMC + Memorial + North MS Health + Forrest General + private MS ortho groups

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$425,000–$785,000+ TC

Plastic surgery at UMMC + Memorial + Singing River + private MS plastics + post-Katrina reconstructive

Senior Vascular Surgeon

$425,000–$685,000+ TC

Vascular at UMMC + North MS Health + Memorial Gulfport + endovascular subspecialty

Senior Transplant Surgeon

$465,000–$845,000+ TC

UMMC Transplant Program · kidney + liver + heart transplant at the only MS transplant center

Senior General / Trauma Surgeon (UMMC)

$385,000–$615,000+ TC

UMMC UMC Trauma Center I + MS Level 1 trauma + general + trauma surgery faculty

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Children's of MS)

$425,000–$685,000+ TC

Pediatric surgery at UMMC Children's of Mississippi · only MS pediatric trauma + referral center

Senior Surgical Oncologist

$425,000–$685,000+ TC

Oncology surgery at UMMC + Memorial Gulfport + North MS Health · MS Cancer Center referral

Senior Academic / UMMC SOM Faculty

$345,000–$685,000+ TC

UMMC SOM surgery faculty · clinical + research + teaching mix · only MS academic medical center

Worth knowing: UMMC Jackson surgical operations are one of the country's most distinctive single-state academic medical center surgical configurations and a feature most national surgeon compensation surveys understate for MS. UMMC (the only MS academic medical center + the only MS MD-granting institution + UMC Trauma Center I + UMMC Cancer Center + only MS Children's of Mississippi pediatric hospital + the only MS Level 1 trauma center + the only MS Comprehensive Stroke Center + the only MS multi-organ transplant program covering kidney + liver + heart) operates substantial concentrated academic + tertiary surgical practice as the only MS source for substantial subspecialty surgery including complex cardiothoracic + neurosurgery + plastic + vascular + transplant + pediatric trauma + surgical oncology. UMMC Transplant Program (the only MS transplant center + ~150 kidney + ~50 liver + ~15 heart transplants annually + serving as the LA + AR + AL referral hub) supports substantial multi-organ transplant work. UMMC Children's of Mississippi (the only MS pediatric academic medical center + only MS verified pediatric trauma + the LSU/Tulane/Memphis pediatric referral hub for substantial portions of MS Delta + rural pediatric specialty care) supports substantial pediatric surgery work. Memorial Hospital at Gulfport (the largest MS Coast hospital + ~5K employees + Singing River Health System neighbor in East MS Coast) supports substantial MS Coast surgical services serving Ingalls Pascagoula shipbuilding occupational health + Keesler AFB MTF referrals + the Biloxi-Gulfport gaming workforce + substantial post-Hurricane Katrina + Camille recovery population. MS substantial surgical referral patterns to Memphis + Mobile + Birmingham + NOLA tertiary centers reflect MS limited subspecialty surgical depth compared to neighboring state academic centers. MS IMLC participation since 2019 supports MS surgeon practice across IMLC member states. MS flat 4.0% by 2026 + MS personal exemption $6,000 single + no state estate tax + MS RTW since 1954 + MS retirement income FULL EXEMPTION at any age = the MS surgeon proposition with substantial career-progression constraint vs major academic medical centers.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Surgeons in Mississippi and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Mississippi 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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